It is impossible that it costs more than RM100,000 annually to maintain the Perdana Executive V6, say Proton dealers.

Proton Edar Dealers’ Association Malaysia (PEDA) said this in response to Terengganu state government’s decision to replace the Proton Perdana Executive V6 with Mercedes Benzes as official cars, citing high cost of maintenance and faulty gear boxes.

Association president Wan Ahmad Sepwan Wan Abd Rahman claimed there could be “something fishy” about the bills.

MB Datuk Ahmad Said had previously said that it had cost the state government RM1.175 million to maintain their fleet of 16 Perdana cars over a span of four years.

PEDA, which represents more than 180 dealers, said new Proton models are given full warranty for the first two years.
“We hope that there is a thorough investigation to ensure that the repairs were made by honest parties, and that the state government was not over-charged.

“Whatever it is, don’t insult Proton as an excuse to buy a more expensive car,” he said in a statement.